About GISAT-1A (EOS-05)
GISAT-1A (GEO Imaging Satellite) is an Indian earth observing satellite operating from geostationary orbit to facilitate continuous observation of Indian sub-continent, quick monitoring of natural hazards and disaster. EOS-05/GISAT-1A will replace EOS-03/GISAT-1 lost in launch failure in 2021.
Orbital Attempt
#7,383
ISRO Mission
#100
Pad Launch
#33
Location Launch
#105
Designator
2026-202
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.
Length
49 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
401 t
Thrust
7,420 kN
Capacity
0 kg
Capacity
2,500 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2010
Fastest Turnaround
6mo 2d
Total Launches
13
Successful
11
Failed
2
Consecutive Success
5
Maiden flight: Apr 15, 2010
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."
Founded
1969
Administrator
Chairman: V. Narayanan
Total Launches
100
Successful
85
Failed
15
Pending
21
Consecutive Success
1
The second launch pad was built between 1999 and 2003. It became functional in 2005 and has since been used for various rockets. This launch pad supports missions by PSLV, GSLV, LVM3 rockets and is even envisioned for India's future crewed spaceflight.
Total Launches
33
Orbital Attempts
32
Fastest Turnaround
1mo 1d
Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR) is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Local Launch Time
Sep 4, 2026, 2:55 AM
Total Launches
105
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
13.7200, 80.2300
Sep 3, 2026, 9:25 PM
Second
14 updates
Launch success with satellite in communication and solar arrays deployed.
SourceSpacecraft separation.
SourceLiftoff.
SourceOfficial Webcast by ISRO Official has started
SourceUpdated T-0.
SourceNET September 3 per new NOTAMs, TBC.
SourceNET 1st week of September.
SourceNET Q3.
SourceNET July.
SourceNET June 10.
SourceNET early June.
SourceDelayed to end of May.
SourceRescheduled for NET May 21, TBC.
SourceReverted back to NET March with cancellation of NOTAMs.
SourceNET March 6 per new NOTAMs.
SourceNET February 20 per NOTAMs.
SourceNET Q1 2026.
SourceTargeting March 2024
Source
